Strategists of President Muhammadu Buhari are awaiting the next line of action from leaders of the defunct New Peoples Democratic Party (nPDP), following an ultimatum the latter issued to the leadership of the All Progressives Congress (APC) for a meeting.

In a four-page letter the defunct nPDP leaders addressed to the National Chairman of the APC, Chief John Odigie-Oyegun, dated April 27, 2018, they alleged that their members had been relegated to the background in the APC in spite of their contributions to the success of the party.

But despite the seven-day ultimatum, the National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Chief Odigie-Oyegun and members of the National Working Committee (NWC) are yet to meet on the protest letter.

There were indications that the party leadership was tactically awaiting the return of President Muhammadu Buhari, the leader of the party, before taking a decision.



But some Buhari’s strategists who spoke with our correspondent last night said they were not “losing sleep” over the ultimatum, adding that it was anticipated and they had guarded against it.

They are only awaiting the next step of the nPDP leaders after the expiration of the seven-day ultimatum for counter-response.

Investigation conducted by our correspondent revealed that the party is overwhelmed with activities, including the governorship primary in Ekiti State, the conduct of local government congresses, state congresses and the forthcoming national convention.

It was learnt that managing the aftermath of the Ward Congresses in some states had been herculean for the party which is trying to ensure peace and reconciliation among its members.

A member of the NWC said the leadership of the party might not discuss and respond to the nPDP letter in isolation.

“Apart from being busy, the issues raised in the letter are weighty and all other organs might have to be involved,” the source said.



Another party source, however, said: “The party appears to be tactically awaiting the return of the President because most of the issues raised border on the disposition of the Presidency.

“You cannot get a letter and go to town with a response without hearing from the other side. With feedback from the President, the party will be in a good stead to lay the cards on the table.

“Even on the eve of the President’s departure to the United Kingdom, he had audience with some of the key leaders of nPDP who joined hands to form the APC coalition.

“No one knew whether or not the April 27 letter came up for discussion.”

When contacted, the National Publicity Secretary of APC, Mr. Bolaji Abdullahi, simply said: “The party has not had the opportunity to discuss the letter.”

A source in Buhari’s camp, who spoke in confidence, said: “We are not losing sleep over the ultimatum, because we know their ultimate target is exit from APC. We had anticipated it long time ago and we have our plans on how to curtail them.

“The letter was just the first stage of a pre-planned agenda to embarrass APC and President Buhari.

“They have lined up more activities before they finally defect. We got all the intelligence report long before hand.

“On the alleged side-lining of the nPDP members, we will respond with appropriate statistics at the right time. The letter was misleading and inaccurate.”

Responding to a question, the source added: “Unlike in 2014, the political dynamics are different this time around because Buhari is a covert strategist.”

A leader of the nPDP said: “We cannot talk of the next step now until Buhari comes back to the country. We want his reaction to our notes too.

“His body language will determine our next move, which is being jealously kept.”

The nPDP leaders lodged their protest in a letter dated April 27, 2018 which was delivered to the APC National Secretariat in Abuja yesterday.

The letter was signed by a former National Chairman (nPDP), Alh. Abubakar Kawu Baraje and ex- National Secretary (nPDP) Prince Olagunsoye Oyinlola.

Those copied include President Buhari and Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.

In the said letter, they listed seven grievances on why the coalition which led to the birth of APC was not working.

They include lack of concession of any position to nPDP in power sharing; no significant patronage and appointments to executive positions in various government agencies; fewer appointments of nPDP members into boards of various government agencies; opposition to the emergence of the President of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives; general lack of consultation, non-recognition and even persecution of former New PDP members and leaders; and harassment, intimidation and persecution of former New PDP leaders by the government.

Source: http://thenationonlineng.net/ultimatum-from-ex-pdp-chiefs-buharis-men-await-next-move-from-saraki-tambuwal-others/

OK, we are also waiting for them to feast on each others - animals in human skin.

But what marginalization are they talking about?

Saraki - Senate President
Dogara - Speaker
Tambuwal - Governor
Wammako - Senator
Kwankwaso. - Senator
Ameachi. - Minister
Abdulfattah. - Governor
Nyako Son. - Senator

Many of the APC governors are from the PDP
Many of the APC Senators are from the PDP
Many of the APC house of reps members are from the PDP.

The next move is for EFCC to open their files and accuse them of stealing billions and gullible zombies will start mastubating on it. It is clear even to a mad man that PMBs war on corruption is fake and one sided. Click like if you are not going to vote for PMB in 2019 and share if you will vote for him.

Saraki is a man not to be toyed with

Make we just buy bomb from North Korea kill all these mofos. Then we'd start afresh.


All these same people no fit prosper Nigeria.

truthfulparrot:
The next move is for EFCC to open their files and accuse them of stealing billions and gullible zombies will start mastubating on it. It is clear even to a mad man that PMBs war on corruption is fake and one sided. Click like if you are not going to vote for PMB in 2019 and share if you will vote for him.

What of those who will not vote at all what should they click?

Nwaohafia1:
Saraki is a man not to be toiled with

*Toyed

Come 2019 we will vote all of you out

#NoToRefurbishedPoliticians
#YesToFreshIdeas

it's getting interesting now

Dayvidddrizzle:
Make we just buy bomb from North Korea kill all these mofos. Then we'd start afresh.


All these same people no fit prosper Nigeria.

go get ur pvc

mxkissx287:

first help ur life first abeg

Barondenigeria:

*Toyed

Thank you...blame auto correct

No insults please, someone should teach me how to post news or rather create threads on Nairaland... Pls

Let the corruption charges begin

Its simple. Saraki and Tambulwal should cross carpet to PDP and help defeat the dullard.

Saraki will retain his seat as senate president till 2023.

Tambulwal whose tenure ends in 2023 will position himself as Senate president.

And vote the same Recycled bastards in? No thanks.

porshnuel:


go get ur pvc

Newbiee:
But what marginalization are they talking about?

Saraki - Senate President
Dogara - Speaker
Tambuwal - Governor
Wammako - Senator
Kwankwaso. - Senator
Ameachi. - Minister
Abdulfattah. - Governor
Nyako Son. - Senator

Many of the APC governors are from the PDP
Many of the APC Senators are from the PDP
Many of the APC house of reps members are from the PDP.

That's exactly their complaints, those you mentioned above all hold elective positions order than just Ameachi (from your mentions) whereas they could further benefit from the multifarious appointment offices there is.

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Nwaohafia1:
Saraki is a man not to be toyed with

I'm seeing bloodshed in 2019 if wisdom is not allowed cos if Buhari lose the cabals that have somebody like Babagana Kingibe and Danbazzau would not let go,only God can save Nigeria come 2019.

Dayvidddrizzle:
Make we just buy bomb from North Korea kill all these mofos. Then we'd start afresh.


All these same people no fit prosper Nigeria.

Boko Haram sighted

i dont understand this thing again, few months to election and we have not seen a potent guy to defeat bubu. Tambuwal should be brave enough to show his intensions jare. this s nt whot game na

Newbiee:
But what marginalization are they talking about?

Saraki - Senate President
Dogara - Speaker
Tambuwal - Governor
Wammako - Senator
Kwankwaso. - Senator
Ameachi. - Minister
Abdulfattah. - Governor
Nyako Son. - Senator

Many of the APC governors are from the PDP
Many of the APC Senators are from the PDP
Many of the APC house of reps members are from the PDP.

I'm amazed when people argue like this. In the true sense of it, all these people would still have won with or without APC platform even in another party. They handed over their political structures over to APC to win @ the national level. The only person compensated in your list is Rotimi Amaechi. Oyinlola was also compensated though you failed to mention that.

The absolute truth is that CPC is the ruling party, not the APC. ACN and nPDP were both used by Bubu to achieve his long-term agenda of 'FULANISATION AND ISLAMISATION' of Nigeria.

Buhari may be dull and mentally lazy in terms of govetnance, he's definitely not when it comes to nepotism and lopsided appointments.

Newbiee:
But what marginalization are they talking about?

Saraki - Senate President
Dogara - Speaker
Tambuwal - Governor
Wammako - Senator
Kwankwaso. - Senator
Ameachi. - Minister
Abdulfattah. - Governor
Nyako Son. - Senator

Many of the APC governors are from the PDP
Many of the APC Senators are from the PDP
Many of the APC house of reps members are from the PDP.

So far have u seen anywhere in their write up where they mentioned the masses?
Bunch of selfish self centred idiots

Politicians with their greed and selfishness ,why moving out of a home that has given you the platform for self attainment,stay in there and negotiate your interest instead of cross carpeting ..Your party driver lacks diplomacy and political negotiation skills hence the internal implosion but recent happenings has put him on his toes & he knows things aren't the same again..take it or live it there are level of compromise that is permissible in politics now the man knows better.

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Fresh thinking is what Nigeria needs

Chai, apc on d verge of total failure

Newbiee:
But what marginalization are they talking about?

Saraki - Senate President
Dogara - Speaker
Tambuwal - Governor
Wammako - Senator
Kwankwaso. - Senator
Ameachi. - Minister
Abdulfattah. - Governor
Nyako Son. - Senator

Many of the APC governors are from the PDP
Many of the APC Senators are from the PDP
Many of the APC house of reps members are from the PDP.

I think the issue is that they have not had unfettered access to the national cake.